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Hillside, Milwaukee, WI—53205

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$165,000
2.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$30,300
40.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
60
23.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.6%
Median Rent
$1,050
11.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,030
24.4% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$995
25.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,400
4.5% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Hillside, Milwaukee, WI

As of May '26, the median home price in Hillside, Milwaukee, WI is $165,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.4%. This indicates that home prices in Hillside, Milwaukee, WI are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$165,0002.4%
Single Family $165,0003.1%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		$170,0001.8%
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    4.9%
    1 Bedroom
    21.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    26.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    36.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.9%

    Rental Trends — Hillside, Milwaukee, WI

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Hillside, Milwaukee, WI is $1,180, with a year-over-year rent change of 11.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Hillside, Milwaukee, WI is studios: $1,220, 1-bedrooms: $1,020, 2-bedrooms: $997, 3-bedrooms: $1,400, 4-bedrooms: $1,570. The most common rental property sizes in Hillside, Milwaukee, WI are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 30.7% and 29.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,050$1,180
    Studio Rent $1,220$1,220
    1 Bed Rent $1,030$1,020
    2 Bed Rent $995$997
    3 Bed Rent $1,400$1,400
    4 Bed Rent $1,250$1,570
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    6.4%
    1 Bedroom
    29.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    25.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.9%

    Property Listings — Hillside, Milwaukee, WI

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Hillside, Milwaukee, WI is 60. This is a increase of 23.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$275,00019.0%
    Listing Count
    		2050.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%50.0%
    Days on Market
    		6023.0%
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    Demographics — Hillside, Milwaukee, WI

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hillside, Milwaukee, WI has a population of 9,090, which has decreased by -4.4% over the past 5 years. Hillside, Milwaukee, WI is a popular place for families, as children make up 33.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 18.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		9,090-4.4%
    % Under 18
    		33.1%-11.3%
    % Seniors
    		10.0%1.0%
    % WFH
    		11.5%1,177.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		18.7%88.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hillside, Milwaukee, WI is a predominantly black area, with 79.7% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 7.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Hillside, Milwaukee, WI is asian, making up 6.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.8% of the population in Hillside, Milwaukee, WI, and this percentage has increased by 34.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		5.7%78.1%
    % Black
    		79.7%-7.8%
    % Hispanic
    		5.7%78.1%
    % Asian
    		6.9%40.8%
    % Foreign Born
    		5.8%34.9%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Hillside, Milwaukee, WI

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 66 mortgage originations in Hillside, Milwaukee, WI, of which 74.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 36.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Hillside, Milwaukee, WI. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 21.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		66
    % Conventional Loans
    		74.0%
    % Government Loans
    		26.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		5.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		21.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Hillside, Milwaukee, WI

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Hillside, Milwaukee, WI under the Section 8 program is 43.7%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Hillside, Milwaukee, WI, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		1,575
    Total Units Section 8
    		1,122
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		43.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		89.3%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$140$1,030$890
    2 Bedroom$65$995$1,060
    3 Bedroom-$80$1,400$1,320
    4 Bedroom$190$1,250$1,440

    Affordability — Hillside, Milwaukee, WI

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.5
    Median Home Price$165,000
    Median Household Income$30,300

    Hillside, Milwaukee, WI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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